Stonewards Game Info
Stonewards facts checked against official sources: Early Access release, $9.99 price, Windows platforms, 1–4 player co-op, demo status, and the latest patch.
Stonewards is a first-person roguelite defense game developed and published by Banana Tiger Studio. It entered Steam Early Access on August 11, 2026 and is available for Windows PC. This page collects the launch facts, verified against the official Steam store page and developer announcements.
Release status
- Early Access launch: August 11, 2026 on Steam (Windows PC).
- Full release date: Not announced yet. The developer has not committed to a 1.0 date.
- Public demo: Ran from early June 2026 until July 11, 2026, then was taken offline. The demo no longer exists; Early Access is the playable branch.
- Latest patch at time of writing: Hotfix 0.1.7, released August 21, 2026.
Price
The base price is $9.99 on Steam. A 10% launch discount ran until August 25, 2026 and has ended; always check the Steam store page for the current price, because sales and regional pricing can change what checkout shows.
Platforms
- Confirmed: Windows PC via Steam.
- Not confirmed: macOS, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. No official announcement exists for any platform beyond Windows — treat any claim otherwise as unverified.
Multiplayer and co-op
Stonewards supports solo play and online co-op for 1–4 players. There is no local split-screen mode listed on the official store page. All players in a lobby must run the same game version to join each other — this has been an official requirement since the demo patches.
Quick facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Developer | Banana Tiger Studio |
| Publisher | Banana Tiger Studio |
| Genre | First-person roguelite defense |
| Players | 1–4 online co-op, solo |
| Base price | $9.99 |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (425 reviews, as of Aug 20, 2026) |
| Achievements | 20 |
| Languages | 11 interface languages; full audio in English |
What the latest patch changed
Hotfix 0.1.7 (August 21, 2026) added new playable Crossbows and a 60-second timer to multiplayer upgrade selections, rebalanced Gold earned from digging and seven Ring upgrades, buffed the Hunter's Companion, and let Artificer bombs roll Gold Coin drops per block destroyed. Stonewards is patching frequently during Early Access — expect characters, maps, and balance to keep changing.
Related pages
- Gameplay — how the dig-forge-defend loop plays out.
- Release Date — EA launch timeline and the 1.0 outlook.
- Price — base price, discounts, and regional pricing.
- Platforms — what's confirmed beyond Windows PC.
- Demo Status — the demo ended July 11, 2026; here's what that means.